Articles Tagged with ''quality assurance''

The Story of the Finicky Soap Pump

A little reverse psychology might go a long way

September 10, 2018

If I owned a nice Italian restaurant and had a finicky soap pump in the men’s room, I’d definitely swap it for a good one. I mean, they charge enough for the food in this place. How much could a working soap pump cost? And how cheap were these people? Gosh, talk about leaving a bad impression.

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Are Your Installations Responsible for Lost Tons of Cooling?

Instead of selling the equipment’s efficiency rating, differentiate yourself by selling your craftsmanship

David Richardson

September 25, 2017

While the equipment tonnage is often quoted on proposals, how can you be sure the equipment’s potential is really being achieved? Is it possible your installation practices are contributing to lost cooling efficiency? Let’s look at what causes lost tonnage and how you can ensure it’s not happening because of your company.

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The NEWS’ Trainer Panel Examines Ductwork Insulation

Insulating ductwork can provide numerous aesthetic and comfort benefits

Nick Kostora

September 18, 2017

The insulation of ductwork is not always necessary, but there are plenty of situations where it makes sense for HVACR contractors.

What Most Techs Get Wrong About Wire Sizing

When a 10-gauge wire on a 50-amp breaker is OK

Bryan Orr

September 18, 2017

Over and over again, I have heard HVACR technicians and electricians quote rules of thumb regarding wiring sizing, and I have witnessed and participated in many heated debates on the topic.

Fix it Right the First Time

Service businesses, customers always benefit from quality installations

Samantha Sine

September 11, 2017

How often have we all observed a shoddy coworker and thought, “How is that person still employed?” Unfortunately, I find myself thinking that more times than I’d care to admit.

The Importance of Quality Installations on the Industry

ACCA’s QI standard helps lead the charge

Samantha Sine

August 28, 2017

According to multiple studies from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), four out of 10 homes built in the U.S. contain improper HVAC designs and equipment.

HVAC Design and Analytics Firm SED Expands Nationwide

Bringing cost savings and air quality technology to more homeowners

July 10, 2017

The company he founded in 1979, Energy Innovations by Harry Boody, was the first to offer a lifetime guarantee that the heating and cooling energy usage of its system would not exceed a certain amount each month, or the company would pay the difference. To date, the company has never had to refund a single customer, and it remains the only company in North America to offer such a guarantee.

Addressing Poor Heat Pump Installations

Properly fixing another contractor’s mistakes can be pricey

Joanna R. Turpin

May 29, 2017

Improper installation of heat pumps may increase household energy use for space heating and cooling on the order of 30 percent over what it should be.

AMCA Intl. Revises AMCA Publication 501

Understanding louvers

May 19, 2017

The Air Movement and Control Association (AMCA) Intl. Inc. announced the revision of AMCA Publication 501, Louver Application Manual and Design Guide.

Our Specialty: High-desert Hydronics

Heating and cooling systems often run on the same day

Keefer Rader

May 15, 2017

In 2008, my wife, Dorian, and I moved to Albuquerque from Colorado to establish Outlaw Mechanical. Colorado taught me a few things about the need for tough, durable HVAC systems, so, today, about 40 percent of Outlaw’s work is hydronic.

On Demand As AI workloads and high-density computing push traditional cooling methods to their limits, the data center industry is accelerating the adoption of next-generation HVAC technologies.

In this webinar, we'll outline how top contractors are turning every conversation into predictable revenue by coaching every comfort advisor visit, not just the ones a manager rides along on.